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Zeno Lancaster | Lancaster Law Firm
Exceptional help and expertise!
We were new to the Durham area and the help and expertise that Wayne Barnett exhibited to us was exceptional! He guided us through the preparation process so that we were totally prepared to make our best offer immediately when the perfect property for us became available. He provided us with all the needed contacts for financing and legal help, and had a great awareness of the area around Southwest Durham and guided us towards properties and areas that matched our criteria. He was always available whenever we contacted him and in fact took us to our new home for a showing at 7 p.m. and got us an approved offer by the next day! I would recommend Wayne to anyone interested in first-rate personal service and attention to details!
The BEST real estate agent
Every morning, the first thing I do is look around my home and smile. Why? Because I love my house!
I have lived in eight states, numerous cities and towns, and dozens of houses during my life but I believe that I can honestly say that the house I am living in today is my absolute FAVORITE. It is perfect for me -- my needs, my wants, my personality, and my lifestyle. This house felt like my home from day one and even though I have only lived here for a little while it feels like my place of safety and comfort.
How did I get so lucky? How did I end up living in my perfect house? I had the BEST real estate agent representing me and helping me with the purchase. Karen Barnett. Karen not only took care of all the details involved in the negotiations with the purchase but she held my hand and advised me throughout the inspection. I felt assured and confident that my interests were being protected. This was not my first real estate transaction and I am fairly experienced with how real estate agent work when closing a deal but Karen was not like "most". She is much better.
Karen far exceeded my expectations as she took seriously the term "agent" and fully represented ME in every aspect of the process. Karen is a real estate agent who cares about her clients and wants the very best for each of them. It was not long before I knew that Karen was determined to help me find and purchase the perfect home. I am so thankful that I had Karen and her expertise by my side she made it happen and now I am HOME.
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Marc & Darcy N.
We were new to the Durham area and the help and expertise that Wayne Barnett exhibited to us was exceptional! He guided us through the preparation process so that we were totally prepared to make our best offer immediately when the perfect property for us became available. He provided us with all the needed contacts for financing and legal help, and had a great awareness of the area around Southwest Durham and guided us towards properties and areas that matched our criteria. He was always available whenever we contacted him and in fact took us to our new home for a showing at 7 p.m. and got us an approved offer by the next day! I would recommend Wayne to anyone interested in first-rate personal service and attention to details!
Alexandra C.
Karen and Wayne were wonderful to work with! They helped us find our dream home to raise our family in. As first-time homebuyers they made the process go as smooth as possible for us, especially during COVID-19! We re so happy to be settled into our new home and we highly recommend Karen and Wayne to get you settled into yours as well!
Christian E.
Thank you so much for your help, Karen! I could not have asked for a better realtor! Thank you for your dedication to finding our dream home. I will definitely recommend you to anyone needing a realtor in the future. Burlington Officer
William G.
As someone new to the area and also new to the entire process, Karen did an excellent job along the entire way of helping me through all the steps of home buying. From first contact and even after we closed and I had a few questions, she was always very responsive to my calls or texts. When I first came to the area I told Karen what my needs were and she understood exactly what I was look for and didn't try and sell me on anything else. I had a very tight time window to find a home and close and she did a wonderful job facilitating the whole process and making sure that everything went off without a hitch. There were many days that I was nervous without cause and she would call or text just to let me know that everything was fine and to let her take care of things and she did just that!! I would recommend Karen to any friend to family member and if I ever need a realtor in the area again in the future I will only be using her!
Hugo V.
Wayne, I cannot thank you enough for your steady hand during the course of this transaction!!. I appreciate your patience in dealing with the ups and downs of my frustration during this process. I received superb representation from you, and you definitely earned every dollar you have coming to you.
Adam & Jennifer S.
Wayne made searching for our home fun! I loved how much he helped us figure out what we really wanted, and would point out things that we easily would have missed. His knowledge of the market and community was so helpful, and we give thanks to now count him as a friend!
Benjamin B.
Wayne Barnett was my real estate agent this past spring and helped me buy my dream home. Wayne was a pleasure to work with and consistently went the extra mile to ensure I had a great first home buying experience. On short notice, Wayne found a number of properties that fit my budget and unique preferences and helped me set up a quick turnaround, out-of-state visit to tour them. This enabled me to make a great purchase in a hot seller s market. His efficiency, responsiveness, and friendly demeanor helped make my purchasing experience as positive as it was. I would strongly recommend Wayne to anyone looking to purchase property in the Raleigh area.
Frank I.
Upon my parents' retirement, they knew they wanted to relocate to the Raleigh-Durham area, and I was in charge of the search. I was introduced to Wayne via our realtor from New Jersey, and right from the initial moment, I knew Wayne was the perfect choice for us. During our first encounter, I felt at ease and knew that he was handling our house purchase with love, care, and with incredible detail. Wayne was mindful of our time, our budget, and our priorities. He helped us navigate with ease the cutthroat market in North Carolina that can ruin a house search. Throughout the home buying process, he knew the greater Raleigh-Durham area extremely well, and nothing could escape his attention when it came to selecting a final property. I found that Wayne to be a highly attentive, personable agent, who made us feel as if we knew him for years and felt like he prioritized us above all else. He returned phone calls, texts, and emails within minutes, never hours. I never felt neglected or unimportant - quite the opposite. I always felt like we were his priority at all times. His advice and knowledge of the market were incredibly valuable, and in my opinion, second to none. Consider it a win if you ever could work with Wayne.
Doris & Terry W.
Wayne Barnett was a blessing throughout our home buying experience. From day one, he spent countless hours explaining the rules and regulations for purchasing our second home in North Carolina. As Maryland residents, the process was different but we felt comfortable in the experience and relied on the knowledge of our credible realtor. Wayne is an invaluable asset to the real estate industry and provides a dynamic full-service family experience... Thank you for helping us find our forever home!
Collin S.
I was in the market for a home amidst the Covid-19 outbreak but Karen and Wayne were excellent and immediately took me on a virtual tour of a home I was interested in. As a first time home buyer, I had many questions and texted Karen many times throughout the day and night and she always got back to me very quickly with great guidance. I would highly recommend working with them!
Anna & Douglas B.
We worked with Wayne both selling one house and buying a second. Between my husband and I we have purchased over a dozen homes and Wayne was the most responsive, detail oriented, informative and all around wonderful Realtor either of us have ever worked with. The level of service we experienced with Wayne was unlike any other. He was available at anytime day or night and always went above and beyond to make sure that every detail was accounted for, including arranging for things that weren't necessarily his job to arrange. For example, we had a lot of trouble finding a very specific window part that needed to be installed in our house before selling. We were going to have to replace the entire window for a part that cost $4. Wayne researched and was able to contact the original builder of a community that was over 10 years old and find the missing part for us. This is one of many examples of Wayne providing superior customer service. Another thing that stood out about Wayne was his dedication to finding the perfect home for us. When we first met him we were ready to move forward with a home, which would have been an easy commission for him, but instead of rushing us to buy that home he suggested we continue to look around. This ended up being the best decision because we found our truly perfect home in the end and we are so grateful to him for guiding us in the right direction. Wayne has our highest possible recommendation -- he is the best!
Greg & Yanitza P.
We could have not found a better realtor to help us find the house we truly enjoy today. He was so much fun to work with. Always had a contagious smile on his face and always had a solution to any issue that arose during the buying process. Wayne always looked out for us and our interests. To us, that meant a lot. We would recommend him to anyone that would like to work with the best realtor in NC. Yes! He is that good.
Jordan M.
Wayne was wonderful to work with! This was our first house purchase and Wayne did a fantastic job walking us through the process and was eager to answer any questions that we had. He was always available and when we needed something taken care of he got it done right away. Wayne was very patient with us during our house hunting and provided very valuable feedback throughout our process. We would highly recommend Wayne to anyone looking to find a home!
Seth & Jessica S.
Wayne made our first home-buying experience an absolute breeze. We knew nothing about the home buying process and Wayne spent so much time going through all of the terms and the process in extreme detail to make sure that we were prepared and knew what was going on. I literally tell all of my friends about him and what a great experience working with him was. If you want to find a great quality house in your price point with a realtor who has YOU in mind then go with Wayne. You won't regret it.
Lavette M.
Buying our 1st home during a pandemic was more than stressful. But it was made all to simpler, with the knowledgeable, all hands on deck realtor, Wayne Barnett. My husband and I take great pride in our service as first responders..... but Wayne Barnett was our life saver during the entire home buyer process and BEYOND. The world is a better place when you meet genuine people who care and look out for your best interest NO Matter What!!! Thank Wayne you are our #1stResponder
Linda S.
The Barnett Realty Team went far above and beyond in availing themselves to ensuring that we had the best, seamless, and picture perfect home buying experience ever. I highly recommend them if you are looking for an agent that knows the market and can tap into exactly what fits the needs of their clients. They were incredibly professional, and on top of every detail for every step of the way. I ve bought and sold multiple times, with many realtors but their service to our family has been matchless. Thank you Barnett Realty Team, my forever agents moving forward.
Phil D.
We owned a rental townhouse in Durham that we wished to sell, but we were concerned about the sale process since we live out of state. Karen Barnett gave us a clear assessment of the local real estate market and our options for selling the home. She agreed to oversee the rehab of our property in order to maximize our return, and before we even started the remodel, she was able to negotiate a deal with a buyer who agreed to purchase the home as is. She is highly professional and knowledgeable, and it was quite clear that she represented us and negotiated with our best interests in mind. She guided us through the entire process with wonderful communication, and we would highly recommend Karen's expert services to help buy or sell a home.
Edward & Frances B.
We started working with Wayne Barnett of the Barnett Realty Team who met us at an off hour on a Friday evening to see a house that kind of met what we thought we might would like. We just took a chance at calling the number on the box. Wayne was not the person whose name was on the box, but said that he would meet us there within the hour. When we walked into what is now our home we both knew that was where we wanted to live. Wayne was both professional and unassuming in his approach. He was quite timely and did what he said that he would do. Needless to say, after shaking on the deal we were able to set a closing date for May 30, 2016 a little less than 2 months before our marriage! Thanks Barnett Realty!
Yohan O.
Wayne was incredibly professional with assisting me as my realtor for my first home. He was very meticulous, prepared and has a great attention to detail when going through the entire home buying process. Wayne was always there for me to answer the many questions I had, and put me at ease knowing that he was making sure I didn t make any mistakes. While getting under contract to build my first home, all the way to when I closed, Wayne made sure that the builder/seller was getting the job done. He really knows the right questions to ask to the seller/builder to prepare yourself for the purchase. I could not ask for a better realtor and I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends. Overall, my fiancé and I were very pleased and are happy in our new home!
Brian D.
Wayne, Karen & Team are wonderful. They make the process easy and stress free. A team that can be trusted. Good people and good results. Thank you for your kindness.
C. Lagod
Every morning, the first thing I do is look around my home and smile. Why? Because I love my house!
I have lived in eight states, numerous cities and towns, and dozens of houses during my life but I believe that I can honestly say that the house I am living in today is my absolute FAVORITE. It is perfect for me -- my needs, my wants, my personality, and my lifestyle. This house felt like my home from day one and even though I have only lived here for a little while it feels like my place of safety and comfort.
How did I get so lucky? How did I end up living in my perfect house? I had the BEST real estate agent representing me and helping me with the purchase. Karen Barnett. Karen not only took care of all the details involved in the negotiations with the purchase but she held my hand and advised me throughout the inspection. I felt assured and confident that my interests were being protected. This was not my first real estate transaction and I am fairly experienced with how real estate agent work when closing a deal but Karen was not like "most". She is much better.
Karen far exceeded my expectations as she took seriously the term "agent" and fully represented ME in every aspect of the process. Karen is a real estate agent who cares about her clients and wants the very best for each of them. It was not long before I knew that Karen was determined to help me find and purchase the perfect home. I am so thankful that I had Karen and her expertise by my side she made it happen and now I am HOME.
Austin R.
Karen is extremely driven and tactful! I was very pleased with her process of selling my home and would highly recommend her. She goes above and beyond for her clients, never accepting anything but the best deals.
Carlos R.
Wayne's vast experience in the real estate industry was evident from the start. He had in-depth knowledge of market trends, competitive pricing and financing, and provided me with invaluable insight throughout the entire process.
Tracy M.
Karen was a joy to work with. She kept me motivated during times of uncertainty and ensured me my property would sell. With the complexity of my deal, Barnett Realty Team ensured I walked away a happy and profitable seller. Wholeheartedly endorse them to anyone looking for a real estate professional. Karen and BRT were excellent in every way! Thank you!
Courtney P.
Top notch, professional, get-it-done-fast and best offer. I would highly recommend this team for sure, without a doubt. The process was smooth, seamless, and painless as possible.
Bill G.
Wayne and Karen's vast experience in real estate is unmatched. At any time during the sale, I could call or email them and they would promptly get back to me with a helpful response. Their professionalism and expertise gave me the confidence to make well-informed decisions about my property. I highly recommend their service for anyone looking to buy or sell a property! Thank you, Barnett Realty Team!
Dale C.
I just want to say I'm so happy Karen & Wayne are our Realtors. They went above and beyond - they made 32 days feel as seamless as possible. Their team's expertise is unparalleled, I would choose them again and again!
Chris H.
The Barnett Realty Team are a fabulous couple! Karen and Wayne were there for us every step of the way. Answered any questions we had and helped us find the perfect home. Truly was a blessing having this team on our side. If you are in the market for a new home trust in the Barnett Team. Prompt, dependable, very knowledgeable, transparent, and just a flat out pleasure to do business with.
Janet B.
One Saturday afternoon, I was at a car dealership waiting for my car to be serviced. I was on the internet and saw a house I was interested in. I called the main FM number and was told an agent would return my call. The "lucky" agent on duty was Wayne Barnett, who called me back within 15 minutes. I don't remember if we went that same day to view the house or the next, but he was eager to meet me and I was eager to meet him and start the search for my forever home. I also needed to sell my current home. From the day I met Wayne, I felt like he really got me. He understood what I was looking for and he guided me through the process. Throughout the entire process, Wayne was kind, never pushy, kept me focused and held my hand as we sold one home and purchased a new one. I have truly met a life-long friend and someone that I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking to buy and/or sell a home.
Mark Y.
Wayne made what could be a stressful experience buying a home pleasant. I've owned homes in Minnesota and Texas, but this was my first time buying a home in North Carolina. Wayne made every step of the home buying process as easy as possible. Highly recommended.
Jerry & Sherry E.
We live in Michigan but had a condominium in Durham, North Carolina we needed to sell in about 6 weeks. We found Karen Barnett by searching the internet and how fortunate we were to find her! Our interaction with her was very professional right from the start and continued through the closing. The showings and open houses were happening with days and we had full and over asking price offers very quickly.
Karen knows her stuff and guided us through the sales process and made it very easy for us. We never left Michigan and completed the sale in the time frame needed. It could not have goine better and we have have Karen to thank for that!
Curt & Karen B.
Thanks you for your wonderful and kind letter regarding our house. We knew going into the listing process that we were looking for an uncommon buyer. Regretfully, I have to tell you that we both would have preferred selling it to you but the offering differential was just too great. We really, really wish our finances were such that we could have sold you our home and we wish you nothing but the best of luck as your search continues. If the deal we have made somehow falls through, we will contact Wayne and Karen immediately. Purely as an aside, we did get to meet them briefly and were both impressed with their real estate backgrounds and professionalism. We think you are working with top flight agents.
Chris & Christine W.
Wayne was very dedicated to helping us find the right home that had everything we wanted at the price we wanted to pay. As first time home buyers, Wayne provided invaluable insight and advice, guiding us all the way through from offer to closing. He was available 24/7! I highly recommend Wayne to anyone looking to purchase a home.
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